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Back To Black: An Exploration Of Amy Winehouse’S Music And Addiction, Courtney Ad Jamison
Back To Black: An Exploration Of Amy Winehouse’S Music And Addiction, Courtney Ad Jamison
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
Amy Winehouse tragically died on July 23, 2011 as a result of years of alcoholism and drug abuse. Her beautiful jazz infused poetic music and her struggle with addiction created a juxtaposition of extremes that led to the foundational question of this creative project: “How can Winehouse’s music serve as the catalyst for a musical theatre piece that explores the impact of addiction on the human experience?” Extensive research was conducted on the themes of drug abuse, alcoholism, attachment in adult life, and domestic violence. The project culminated with a staged reading of a jukebox musical consisting of Winehouse’s music …